Camille Introcaso

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Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? Infection of the skin with Aspergillus species can occur through primary inoculation of fungal spores directly into the skin from the environment; through spread from infected contiguous organs, particularly the nasal sinuses; and from hematogenous spread from a distant infected organ, often the lungs. Rarely, Aspergillus species may be…

Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? Characteristic findings on physical examination White piedra can occur in patients of any age, and tends to occur in temperate areas of the world. The pubic, axillary, and facial hair are more often affected than scalp hair. Patients have white to light brown soft papules loosely attached at irregular…